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Stuart bill expanding insurance coverage of menopause treatment becomes law
By Tribune Staff • Governor Pritzker signed legislation championed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helping patients manage menopause symptoms through legislation requiring insurance companies to cover up to six months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication. “Menopause occurs when hormones are no longer naturally produced and hormone replacement therapy is the best way to…
Read MoreAg traders shift focus to weather, upcoming reports
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek • Crop markets are focused on weather following a lackluster world agricultural supply-and-demand report from USDA. The June 11 report estimated a three-million-bushel increase in old-crop corn carryout but otherwise left old- and new-crop estimates the same for corn and soybeans. “That was expected because in June, it’s too early to…
Read MoreTroy resident’s ‘73 Plymouth Duster is perfect siren call for spring
By Charles Bolinger Editor • Now that spring has sprung, what better way to open the new classic car season in this area than with this 1973 Plymouth Duster, dressed in Sassy Grass Green? Four years earlier, Chrysler decided to rename its automotive paint palettes. Plymouth…
Read MoreMadison County trio completes certified court manager training
Circuit clerk, chief deputy circuit clerk, trial court administrator earn nationally recognized credentials By Tribune Staff • Strong leadership helps build stronger courts. Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae, Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Missy Bickmore and Trial Court Administrator Ryan Anderson completed the certified court manager (CCM) program, earning nationally recognized credentials through the Illinois…
Read MoreRebuilding Metro East: construction season brings another round of major improvements to region
Gov. Pritzker’s capital program modernizing infrastructure, enhancing quality of life By Tribune Staff • Rebuild Illinois is continuing to improve mobility, safety and quality of life in the Metro East, with the Illinois Department of Transportation delivering multiple major projects this construction season. Made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic capital program, 23 projects combined…
Read MoreTriad School District updates student, parent handbooks for 2026-2027
By Charles Bolinger Editor • At the Triad School District board meeting on June 22, the board approved updates to the student-parent handbooks for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, which included several key updates. These changes, which range from safety protocols to academic adjustments, were developed to align with Triad policy, Illinois law and Illinois…
Read MoreMeijer in Glen Carbon coming together quickly; open in 2027
Troy sets public information review, comment forum on July 8 for proposed shared-use path along Bouse Road
By Tribune Staff • The City of Troy will hold a public information meeting concerning a proposed shared-use path located along Bouse Road. The meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at Father McGivney Catholic High School, 7190 Bouse Road in Glen Carbon) in the school’s student commons on Wednesday, July 8. A…
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi announces Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Honor Roll
By Tribune Staff • The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Evan Schrage, of Troy, IL, in the B.B.A. in Real Estate program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. Makenzie McFarlin,…
Read MoreUniversity of Mississippi announces Spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll
By Tribune Staff • The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll lists, including Dean’s Honor Roll. Landon Mahat, of Maryville, IL, in the B.A. in Sport Management program, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-3.74. Alivia Peck,…
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